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If you are troubled by problems around the thyroid gland, it is quite likely that you are taking some medication for it. But did you know that some herbs can also relieve these problems for you? Here you will find the herbs most commonly used for thyroid problems listed. Definitely do not stop the medications prescribed by your doctor, but do let herbs help you. There were times when all health problems were solved only by what nature provided. Do not underestimate the power of nature.
Prevention of thyroid problems
The thyroid gland is a very important organ in human life. Throughout life it is responsible for the appropriate production of hormones. Whether the thyroid gland produces more or fewer hormones than it should, it is a malfunction that can have adverse effects on your health. If increased or decreased activity of the thyroid gland appears for you, it is very important to start dealing with it immediately with your general practitioner, who will advise you what to do next. If this problem troubles you, you do not have to rely only on drugs; you can also support their effect by using suitable herbs, which you will read about below.
Bladderwrack
Bladderwrack is the first plant that can help you support the proper function of the thyroid gland. The correct function of the thyroid gland is supported by iodine. So you can either take iodine in tablet form from the pharmacy, or rely on a maximally natural product and obtain this iodine from the herb called bladderwrack. You will surely find it in your area; it is a very widespread plant. And if you are not sure whether you can identify it, better head to an herb shop and buy the plant there.
Flax seeds
Surely you have noticed that flax seeds have been a huge hit recently. Many people buy them and consume them in several ways. They are small, unobtrusive and almost tasteless, so it is possible to add them to any smoothie, yogurt, sweet porridge, but also to meat. Flax seeds give the best results when you consume them raw. To perfectly support thyroid activity, you should consume one tablespoon a day. It is a relatively small amount, and therefore you can include the whole daily dose in your breakfast, for example as one of the above-mentioned options.
Ginger
Ginger is also a food that disappears from store shelves quite quickly. Every small child knows that ginger is a medicinal herb especially for cold-related problems. It copes best with a sore throat. Most people suffering from a cold prescribe themselves ginger tea. Few, however, know that ginger is also capable of stabilizing the production of thyroid hormones. It contains active substances such as zinc, phosphorus and potassium, which together with iodine are responsible for the proper function of the thyroid gland. Here too, you can consume ginger raw, or dried with sugar, and ginger tea made from grated ginger will also help you. Tea is not only an aid for treating colds. If you decide to improve thyroid function thanks to ginger, it must also be taken every day. You can alternate the ways of consuming it so that you do not get tired of ginger.
Echinacea
Echinacea is another herb that is widely used in natural medicine. It is even so widespread that you can grow it in your garden, or buy it in dried form at any larger pharmacy. Echinacea also has a whole range of healing properties and deals even with poor thyroid hormone production. If you buy echinacea, it is important to know that dried leaves and flowers are of no use to you. In the store ask only for the root of this herb, which is used for thyroid problems. Once you bring the echinacea root home, brew a cup of tea from it every day and drink it warm. 1 to a maximum of 2 teaspoons per cup of 250 milliliters will suffice; pour boiling water over it and let it steep for 10 minutes.
